Running Road Races Triathalons Marathons in Chapel Hill Carrboro

2011 Running 5K, 7K, 10 mile Road Races, Triathalons, Marathons
in Chapel Hill, NC

January 15, 2011: The Trailheads Running Group's 10 mile and 7K run at the Little River Regional Park and Natural Area. For more info visit www.trailheads.org/lrtr/

February 26, 2011, 9am: Kappa Delta Shamrock 'n' Run 5K through the UNC campus/grounds, to raise funds for the Center for Child and Family Health (Durham, NC) and to benefit the national Prevent Child Abuse America organization.

February 26, 2011, 9am: Run for the Woods 5K (off Andrews Store Rd.), to benefit the Woods Charter School PTSA. For more info visit www.sportoften.com.

March 19, 2011: Kidney Kare 5K beginning at McDougal Middle School in Carrboro, NC, for the promotion of awareness of kidney disease/kidney transplant needs. For more info visit www.unckidneycenter.org

March 26, 2011: Greek Week 5K run through UNC campus, beginning at the Old Well on Cameron Ave. For more info visit www.sportoften.com.

April 9, 2011: Wachovia Tar Heel 10-Miler and Fleet Feet Four-Mile road races to benefit UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, beginning on the UNC campus and through downtown Chapel Hill, finishing in UNC's Kenan Football Stadium. For more info visit www.tarheel10miler.com.

April 16, 2011: Briar Chapel 5K (near Cole Park Plaza, i the Briar Chapel neighborhood). For more info visit www.active.com.

April 16, 2011: Realtor Childhood Trust 5K and Fun Run in the Winmore neighborhood (off Homestead Rd.) For more info visit www.active.com.

May 14 and May 15, 2011: Swim for Smiles Youth Triathalon (short course on Saturday, May 14, 2010; long course on Sunday, May 15, 2010), to raise funds for the UNC Children's Hospital. For more info visit www.swimforsmiles.org.

Check back for more road race events in Chapel Hill, including annual Halloween and Thanksgiving runs!

Spring 2011 Running Programs / Groups for Kids in Chapel Hill, NC

Girls on the Run 2011 Spring Program - Spring registration ends at 6pm on January 10, 2011. 12-week program for girls ages 8-12 (birthdays as of Jan. 24) builds character and running strength, building to a 3.1 mile walk/run event at the end of the program. For more info visit www.gotrtriangle.com.

Chapel Hill / Carrboro Pacers Running Club (boys and girls ages 7-18) - registration for Spring 2011 opens February 1, 2011 (sign up for mailing list by February 1, 2011) and in late February 2011 for those who have participated in the past two Pacers seasons. Sing up for Pacers mailing list by emailing Coach Meredith Bolon at meredith@bolons.com or call 619-4565 for more info.

Carrboro's Fleet Feet Sports offers an 8-week "Mini-Miler" training program for kids with an emphasis on running-related fun and games for children and parents together. Visit www.fleetfeetcarrboro.com or call 919-968-3338 for more info.